Flamengo vs. Palmeiras Preview and Betting Odds

A great match this Sunday in the Brasileirão between two title contenders, Flamengo and Palmeiras, who have been faltering lately.

Flamengo was beaten in its last game against São Paulo and lost the lead to Botafogo.

Palmeiras drew with Internacional and dropped to fourth place in the tournament.

Flamengo vs. Palmeiras Betting Odds and Info

Why Bet on Flamengo?

Flamengo was, until recently, watching everyone from the top of the Brasileirão. However, last weekend, they lost 1-0 to São Paulo (Jonathan Calleri) and dropped to second place, surpassed by Botafogo, who has one more game, by three points.

The Mengão thus ended a streak of three wins in a row and another 15 games scoring. Likewise, it has just played a series with Palmeiras for the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil, winning 2-0 in the first leg in Rio de Janeiro and losing 1-0 in São Paulo in the second leg, thus advancing with a 2-1 aggregate score.

The good news for Tite is that Pedro, the championship’s top scorer with 10 goals, who was suspended against São Paulo, will be back for this game. He will also be able to count on Luiz Araújo again, and Giorgian De Arrascaeta will most likely return to the starting lineup. Everton played a few minutes during the week and has recovered, so the only doubt is that of Nicolás de la Cruz, who did not travel to São Paulo for the Copa do Brasil game.

Flamengo has faltered at home, winning seven, drawing one, and losing two, scoring 16 goals and conceding ten.

Why Bet on Palmeiras?

Palmeiras has been slumping in recent weeks. They have tied Internacional 1-1 with a late goal by Rony, and have only taken four of the last 15 points. With 37 units, they are in fourth place, six points behind Botafogo.

Abel Ferreira’s team has been a good away team, taking 15 points from a possible 30, but has three defeats and two draws in its last five games in this condition.

Felipe Anderson arrived last month as a great reinforcement from Lazio but has yet to shine. The star of the team has been young Estêvão, who at 17 years of age is carrying the team’s weight, but the midfielder is injured and it is not known if he will be able to play this weekend.

Uruguayan defender Joaquín Piquerez is out due to injury, while Argentinean José López, the team’s top scorer along with Estêvão, both with five goals each, is expected to return.

Final Betting Analysis: Flamengo vs. Palmeiras

The last time they met in the Brasileirão was on April 21 this year, in São Paulo, and it was a 1-1 draw, while the last time they met in Rio de Janeiro was on November 8 last year and Flamengo won 3-0. Counting all tournaments, the Mengão has eight games without losing at home to this rival, which has not won since 2016.

The numbers at Gambyl Exchange have Flamengo as the favorite. Their Moneyline shows 1.95, Palmeiras has 3.80, and the draw is at 3.50.

A match between two great teams that are not in their best moment, but are still in the first places fighting to reach the top. Despite the recent defeat in the Copa do Brasil, Flamengo comes a little better than its rival, besides having a great Pedro who is the scorer of the championship, we believe they will take the three points. Go for a 1-0.

Go for a win for Flamengo. If you bet $100 at 1.95 you will gain $95 for a total payout of $195.

Flamengo vs. Palmeiras Betting Pick: Flamengo